cuisine & cocktails
Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention THEY SAY THAT “Necessity is the Mother of Invention,” and we’ve concocted some very necessary cocktails to help Mom celebrate her special day all month long! With ingredients and flavors as unique as she is, these fabulously feminine drinks will help her relax and make her all days a little extra special!
Mama Said
Your Mama Don’t Dance
1½ ounces vodka ½ ounce lime juice ½ ounce cranberry juice 6 ounces lemon-lime soda Lime slice and rosemary sprig for garnish
1½ ounces vodka 2 ounces cranberry juice 4 ounces lemon-lime soda Lemon twists for garnish Edible pink roses
Add vodka, lime juice and cranberry juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake until chilled for 20 seconds. Pour into glass filled with ice. Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with a lime slice and rosemary sprig.
Combine vodka, cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda in a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon twist and edible pink rose petals.
Got It From My Mama
She’s A Bad Mama Jama
1 ½ ounces gin ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce lavender syrup 3 ounces club soda Lemon wedge for garnish Fresh lavender for garnish
1 lemon, quartered 6–7 fresh mint leaves 2 ounces white rum 1 tablespoon sugar 1½ cups soda water Lemons and mint leaves for garnish
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a tumbler glass, add lavender syrup and gin. Stir and fill with ice. Top with club soda and garnish with a lemon wedge and fresh lavender.
Muddle the lemon, fresh mint leaves and sugar in a shaker. Add the white rum and stir. Fill a tall glass with crushed ice, then pour the mixture over ice. Top with soda water and garnish with lemons and mint sprigs. Sophisticated Woman | May 2022 11
